Study planets, the Earth’s sun, the moon and lunar cycles, asteroids, black holes and comets, stars, solar systems, rockets, the space shuttle, and more.
Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy
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044491
ISBN
9781935614937
Grade 1-6
Charlotte Mason
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Description
Publisher's Description of Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy
The zip-lining science adventure blasts off for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! On this leg of their journey, the twins (and you) will learn about planets, stars, telescopes, and more, as the Sassafras Twins zip around the globe.
You will visit locations like a Hawaiian observatory, a European museum, and even head out of this world! Along the way, Blaine and Tracey will meet a variety of local experts who help them learn about the different astronomical wonders found here on Earth and out in space. This adventure-style living book weaves information about astronomy into an action-packed story that is sure to inspire your students!
Category Description for Sassafras Astronomy
Follow the Sassafras twins on an "out of this world" adventure with this one semester course that covers the planets (includes dwarf planets), the Earth's sun, the moon and lunar cycles, asteroids, black holes and comets, stars and constellations, galaxies and our solar system, telescopes, space probes, satellites, rockets, and the space shuttle. Numerous living book suggestions are included in the Guide. Scheduled within the lessons are the following encyclopedia resources: Basher Science Astronomy (item #002707) for 1st-2nd grade, theUsborne Children's Encyclopedia (item #028433) and DK First Space Encyclopedia (item 044361) for grades 2-4, and the Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia (item #010198) for grade 4-6. (Please note these grade levels are simply general recommendations, families can choose one or more of these resources that best fit their individual family). Quizzes and activity sheets are included in the appendix, which are reproducible for your immediate family. Four day per week schedule, with suggested optional activities, which provides families flexibility. ~Deanne
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 1-6 |
| Brand: | Elemental Science |
| ISBN: | 9781935614937 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.975 |
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